MTN has launched a cloud service that provides customers with unlimited storage capacity across a range of devices for a monthly fee of R99.
And, in an industry first, the service is available to both prepaid and post-paid customers and is payable with airtime.

Currently, end-user customers who subscribe to a cloud service have a limited storage capacity and any storage beyond the prescribed threshold is payable, often run by an international service provider and usually paid using a credit card.

Larry Annetts, chief marketing officer at MTN South Africa, says information stored on MTN Cloud is encrypted to ensure security that its security integrity is not compromised and data stored is not screened to enhance privacy.

“MTN Cloud software allows users to sync all their devices, be it smartphones, tablets or laptops, and access stored data from any preferred devices anywhere, anytime. With MTN Cloud, subscribers can seamlessly access and share all their files such as photos, videos and documents remotely on any device using a Mobile Cloud app from anywhere in the world.

“The app is available on the Android and iOS operating systems, however compatibility with other operating systems is being finalised.”

Any file format can be stored, including documents, pictures, videos, and audio files.

“In this digital age the amount of information we collect and store is astounding. It is critically important that consumers have the peace of mind knowing that the integrity of that information, be it business or personal, is not compromised. MTN Cloud ensures that this important data is not only stored for posterity, but is easily and safely accessible as well,” says Annetts.